Your Emergency Communications Plan can fall short if it doesn’t include POWER In an emergency, communication is critical and can be the difference between a safe exit and a headline-grabbing disaster. Building an overall fault-proof system can be an overwhelming task, power included. What are some common questions when setting up power protection for emergency…
Line Interactive vs Online UPS: Which system is right for you? This post will focus on the differences between the line interactive and online UPSs in order to find the best fit for your power needs. While both UPSs provide full protection from major power problems, such as surges, spikes, sags, blackouts, and brownouts, they differ…
When it comes to sizing a UPS, Minuteman Power has always been ahead of the game. Minuteman’s SizeMyUPS tool has helped many find the right size UPS no matter the application while making it one of the easiest sizing tools in the industry. We understand that there are many different UPS solutions to fulfill your…
Many customers still have questions about “why” the need for a UPS. This post will help you understand the importance of a UPS, some basic functions of a UPS, and a simple approach to choosing the right UPS. Why a UPS? In a simple sense — Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) provide short-term emergency backup power…
Grid monitor warns of U.S. blackouts in ‘sobering report’ Credited Author(s): Peter Behr, Jason Plautz The central and upper Midwest, Texas, and Southern California face an increased risk of power outages this summer from extreme heat, wildfires and extended drought, the nation’s grid monitor warned yesterday. In a dire new assessment, the North American Electric…
With organizations continuing to grow, so will the technology requirements. Increasing power demands will call for more electrical outlets. To meet the growing demand of technology, business organizations will add IDFs (Intermediate Distribution Frame) and expand MDFs (Main Distribution Frame) which means multiple devices that will require multiple outlets. Enter Power Distribution Units, or PDUs.…
Spring has arrived and that means April showers will be bringing some lovely May flowers. While the warmer weather and flowers are certainly a welcome change, the ‘April showers’ may not be so welcome. Although it may not seem like spring in some regions of the United States, the thunderstorms are coming! While rain may…
The best security systems in the market, today, have one thing in common – they can’t function without POWER. All of the best security systems in the market today have one thing in common – they can’t function without power. Minuteman’s extensive experience in the Security market gives us unparalleled insight into the demands of today’s…